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Women's Health DEXA
A single DEXA scan captures both sides of women’s health that a scale misses: bone density, which can change quickly around menopause, and body composition: fat, lean muscle, and visceral fat. An objective baseline in Wayne, PA for $250, no referral needed.
Menopause and bone loss
Bone health is a central part of women’s health because bone loss can accelerate around and after menopause. The change is usually silent (there are rarely symptoms until a fracture), so measuring bone density is often the only way to see it early, when there is the most opportunity to respond.
A DEXA scan measures bone density directly and, in the same appointment, reports your body composition: fat, lean muscle, and an estimate of visceral fat. That combination gives a fuller picture than weight or BMI alone, and a baseline you can track over time.
Wayne DEXA provides the measurement; interpreting it and deciding on any next steps is for you and your own physician. Our bone density testing page covers the scan in more depth.
A baseline you can build on
Whether your focus is bone health, body composition, or both, an objective baseline is a calm place to start. There’s no preparation, no judgment, and no agenda, just clear information about where you are today.
Because the scan is direct-access and flat-priced at $250, it’s simple to establish a baseline and revisit it over time. Your report is easy to share with the physicians already involved in your care.
The scan and pricing
The scan
A complete picture of your body composition
- About ten minutes, lying comfortably on a padded table while the scanner passes over you.
- No fasting, no needles, no discomfort.
- A clear, easy-to-read report explaining your results.
Pricing
$250
Single scan · save $100 through Dec 31
One flat price. No memberships, no hidden fees. Reserve your time online; payment is collected in full at booking. The price rises to $350 in January.
Common questions
Why is bone health especially relevant for women?
Bone loss can accelerate around and after menopause, which is why bone density is a common focus of women's health. A DEXA scan measures it directly and can reveal early changes before symptoms appear.
What does the scan measure for women?
A single DEXA scan reports bone density along with body fat, lean muscle mass, and an estimate of visceral fat, a broad picture of both bone and body composition in one appointment.
Is there any reason not to have a scan?
As a precaution, scans aren't performed during pregnancy. If you are or might be pregnant, please reschedule. Otherwise the dose is very low: a scan on our GE Lunar Prodigy delivers an effective dose of roughly 1 to 5 µSv, about the same as 3 to 15 hours of ordinary background radiation, and a small fraction of a chest X-ray or a transatlantic flight.
When should women consider a baseline scan?
Timing depends on your age, menopausal status, and risk factors, and is best decided with your physician.
Do I need a referral, and what does it cost?
No referral is needed. A complete DEXA scan is $250, flat and cash-pay.
A complete DEXA scan is $250, flat. No referral or insurance needed.
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